Mamaw's Clematis

I made these photos on Mother's Day. They are Mamaw's Clematis, she has had those flowers forever. I remember them as a little girl. I love the purple one. I think my favorite thing in her yard was the "Snow Ball" tree.

The Ups and Downs of a Backyard Chciken Lover

A week or so ago, it was a bright beautiful sunny Saturday. So I decided to put my Peace Lilly out on the back porch for some winter sun. It got dark, I brought it inside. I sat it in its normal corner in the dinning room. The next morning a second bright shinny Sunday morning, I was enjoying my breakfast. I looked over at what I expected to be my nice fresh flower, when I realized about half of the flower was gone. I looked a little closer and realized that something had ate about half of the leaves, leaving only the veins of the leaves. I think "hum, what insect would be on my back porch on a winter day?" Then it came to me. It was not a insect, but a fowl. Chicken, to be exact. 10 of them! Had attacked my poor flower!

Also, last Monday, the boys and I went to spend the afternoon with Mom. Kenny was in the basement studding. Rosey was with him and the chickens were grazing in the yard. One of the chicken's were missing that night at beak count. We later found some piles of feathers. Kenny said it looked like maybe a hawk had got it. We have also heard since then that a hawk killed a neighbors rooster. So I have been clipping wings and keeping a pretty close eye on the girls. ~:>

My Little Gardener Boys

Lamby found me some flowering shrubbery a few weeks ago, I planted one a few days ago outside of the kitchen door, and today I persuaded J and G to dig me some holes to put the other ones in. We are hoping these will be things that might be blooming in the spring so that I can get clippings from them to take to the grave yard to decorate for the sunrise service.

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November Rose

I found this growing in my yard today.

Just wanted to share a small bright

and beautiful spot in my day.

Today...

I have been collecting herbs for VBS.
I have found in my yard (and windowsill) sage, rosemary, parsley, aloe, lambs ear, mullein and mint. I did not realize until today that roses are sometimes considered herbs, I have heard in the past that they are eatable.
Here are some Bible verses that mention herbs:
Cinnamon-Solomon 4:14, when he is expressing his affection to his lover. "Nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon, with all the trees of frankincense, myrrh and aloes, along with the finest spices. You are a garden spring,..".
Dill-Matthew 23:3, "Woe unto you...hypocrites. For you tithe mint and dill and cumin and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness."
Mint-Matthew 23:3, "Woe unto you...hypocrites. For you tithe mint and dill and cumin and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness;".
Rose-(Isaiah 35:1) The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the rose.
Aloe-Numbers 24:6) Like valleys that stretch afar, like gardens beside a river, like aloes that the Lord has planted, like cedar trees beside the waters.
…they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen clothes with the spices{ myrrh and aloes}, as is the burial custom of the Jews. [John 19: 39-40

Rain, rain rain...

beautiful rain! I can't wait to see the glorious fall colors after the sun comes back out. Everything here was starting to look grey, like the dust in NYC after 9-11. Even my black
mail box looked like it was grey on top. Praise to the Lord for this Beautiful Rain.

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.


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Signs of Summer

A true sign of summer is Rail Road Lillies. One of the few things I can grow...other than weeds. I think it should be said that Rail Road Lillies should be the only flower the mother of 3 boys should hope to grow. The boys have tryed to kill these, the dog has tryed to dig them out. But still they live and are more wonderful each year.
We have finally been getting a little rain. At least the grass does not go crunch when I walk accross the yard.
J is done with summer school. This brings me as much joy as him. We are still waiting on his glasses to come in. I am so praying that these glasses will make his head aches go away.
Hope you enjoy my beautiful flower!